Real Estate Website
& Blogging Advice

The Real Juice

Real Estate Website & Blogging Advice

The Real Juice


The Real Estate Tomato Blog covers topics such as WordPress Real Estate Blogging, Blogging SEO Advice, Real Estate Website Design, Story Branding, Homepage Design, Content Marketing, Lead Generation, and Company Announcements. The best Realtor blogs are those that are publishing regulary.

January 10, 2012
Wipe The Dust Off Your Real Estate Blog – How To Get Back In The Swing Of Blogging Again

Wipe The Dust Off Your Real Estate Blog – How To Get Back In The Swing Of Blogging Again

Taking time off from writing on your blog whether intentional or just an effect of your focus on other elements of your business does not need to be its demise. Note: If you have taken a break, inadvertently or not, and you don’t see yourself getting back on the train […]
January 6, 2012
Should Your Real Estate Website Be A Reflection Of Your Business Model?

Should Your Real Estate Website Be A Reflection Of Your Business Model?

In the real estate industry, one never knows where their next client will come from. It could be a referral, a friend, an inquiry on an ad, a web lead, a new acquaintance, an up/floor call, a walk-in, a relative… you can’t know – but you are ready and willing […]
January 5, 2012
How Should I Showcase The Blog on My Real Estate Website?

How Should I Showcase The Blog on My Real Estate Website?

Almost all of our clients are real estate bloggers. However, they are not all showcasing their blog articles in the same fashion. Some put the blog at the forefront of their website’s homepage, while others tuck it back onto a secondary page only accessible by a button on the navigation. […]
June 29, 2011
Special Class Announcement – WordPress Basics For Real Estate Bloggers

Special Class Announcement – WordPress Basics For Real Estate Bloggers

Learn the Basics from the Masters When: Tuesday, July 12th at 1pm PST (4pm EST) How Long: Two (solid) Hours How Much: $40/person Where to Sign Up: TomatoUniversity.com This is a two hour course that will walk new bloggers through the basics of blogging on the WordPress platform. Why is […]
June 6, 2011
Seize the Web: Content Marketing for Better Blogging

Seize the Web: Content Marketing for Better Blogging

What keeps readers focused? The following is a contribution by guest author: Marie Still is the Director of Marketing for MRIS. Today’s web is a very noisy place, so competing for eyeballs is no small feat. Smart marketers know that it’s no longer enough to talk about you (or your […]
March 25, 2011
Blogging Basics – Learn To Use The WYSIWYG Properly

Blogging Basics – Learn To Use The WYSIWYG Properly

As mentioned in the recent article about using images, we’ve received great feedback during our live reviews of the websites submitted by our free webinar attendees. I bring it up again, because another common infraction we see during our website reviews is an inconsistent use of fonts. Here are some sound tips […]
March 22, 2011
5 Reasons To Start Hyper-Local Blogging Today

5 Reasons To Start Hyper-Local Blogging Today

Photo By viZZZual.com The following article was written by our Dean of Education: Daniel Bates. When most people thinking of “real estate blogging” they think of posts like market updates, buyer and seller tips, and way too many “featured” listings. The term “Hyper-Local Blogging” refers to the practice of writing about topics […]
March 17, 2011
The Essentials For Using Images In Your Real Estate Blog

The Essentials For Using Images In Your Real Estate Blog

Eye Candy – It works! During some of our blogging/social media webinars, we have been known to give honest, first impression reviews of websites submitted by our attendees.  No punches are pulled and the feedback is often direct and unfiltered. I’m sure some feelings are bruised, but they are asking for an […]
February 28, 2011
What Do Photography, Gardening, Bodybuilding and Blogging For Business Have In Common?

What Do Photography, Gardening, Bodybuilding and Blogging For Business Have In Common?

They are all things that seem easy at first, but prove to require a developed skill to be successful. Photography: Buy a nice camera and point it at things while pressing the button. Easy. Gardening: Dig hole, place plant (or seed), replace dirt, add water, Miracle Grow® and sunshine. Easy. Bodybuilding: […]